... the only way to rid Thebes of the disease is to rid Thebes of the man who killed King Laius, the previous ruler, Oedipus promises to do this as the matter was never resolved. He is also afraid that the culprit (unknowingly being himself) might attack him next. As a result, he finds not only the culprit, but also the truth about ... his own life. Following the council of the Chorus, Odysseus begins his quest by asking Tiresias, the blind prophet, if he knows anything of this matter. Knowing that Oedipus was the killer, Tiresias refuses to answer thereby angering Oedipus who in turn anger...

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